I can't help but
wonder how much of a
role "mutations"
play in the
evolution of
mankind. Many
autistic individuals
have almost super
human, "savant"
gifts such as the
ability to perform
complex
calculations,
deliver an artistic
rendition of the
Thames River from
sight, gifted
visualization of
processes and design
(Dr.Temple Grandin
comes to mind) etc.
Do we know that
these types of
genetic variations
have not occurred
for generations
along the continuum
of evolution,
resulting in
refinement of the
"best mutations"
over time?.

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